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GOJO Hand Hygiene Blog

We spotlight the importance of hand
hygiene to improve public health, serve as a trusted
resource and raise awareness of leading-edge hand
hygiene and skin health scientific advancements through the GOJO Hand Hygiene Blog.

GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and communication professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, saving lives and making lives better
through well-being solutions.

Dave Shumaker

Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries

Dave Shumaker, B.S., is a Microbiology Scientist with GOJO Industries. He is responsible for hand hygiene research, evaluation of novel antimicrobial technologies as well as industrial and cosmetic microbiology. Dave received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Microbiology at Ohio University.

Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), there are more than 250 different types of foodborne illnesses. Yet, norovirus is among the most common. So what can you do to help ensure your restaurant doesn’t fall victim to a norovirus outbreak?

Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries

Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), there are more than 250 different types of foodborne illnesses. Yet, norovirus is among the most common. So what can you do to help ensure your restaurant doesn’t fall victim to a norovirus outbreak?

Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries

Did you know according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are more than 250 different types of foodborne illnesses? While that number is staggering, there are two illnesses that account for nearly 70% of all foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States – norovirus and Salmonella.